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TO MIDDLE TENNESSEE
The New Residents’ Guide welcomes you to Williamson, Maury, and Rutherford Counties in Tennessee. In the Williamson and Maury Counties edition, communities featured include Franklin, Brentwood, Nolensville, Fairview, Thompson’s Station, Spring Hill, Columbia, and Mount Pleasant. In Rutherford County, The New Residents' Guide spotlights the cities and towns of Murfreesboro, Smyrna, La Vergne, and Eagleville. This Middle Tennessee region is not only beautiful but touts a high quality of life with a real sense of community. Local amenities include city parks, hiking trails, quaint downtowns, fascinating historical sites, and seasonal festivals. Nearby are recreational lakes and state parks to explore. Or, if the bright lights of Music City are what you crave, Nashville is a quick drive north. Moving to a new home and community has its challenges, yet can be exciting as well. The New Residents’ Guide is here to help you get settled into your new home and put down your “roots” right here in Middle Tennessee. Welcome home!
Williamson & Maury Counties
Franklin, Brentwood, Nolensville, Spring Hill, Fairview, Thompson's Station, Columbia, & Mt. Pleasant, TN
Rutherford County
Murfreesboro, Smyrna, La Vergne, Eagleville, Christiana, & Lascassas, TN
Whether you just moved or relocating soon, this map gives a good perspective of where the cities and towns are located, as well as major roadways. Keep in mind this map is not to scale. For a comprehensive road map of the state, go to tnvacation.com/maps or visit a state or local welcome center.
Rutherford County
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Williamson & Maury Counties
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Williamson County:
Franklin • Brentwood​ • Thompson's Station
Nolensville • Spring Hill • Fairview • Arrington • College Grove
Maury County:
Columbia • Mount Pleasant • Culleoka • Hampshire • Santa Fe
Rutherford County:
Murfreesboro • Smyrna • La Vergne • Eagleville • Christiana • Lascassas
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Maury County
Due south of Nashville, TN, off I-65, is Maury County, and the city of Columbia serves as the county seat. The area is know for its towering antebellum homes including the ancestral home of James K. Polk, the 11th U.S. president. His home is located in Columbia. Residents have hundreds of acres of parks to enjoy including Chickasaw Trace Park with nine miles of mountain bike trails.
Williamson County
Located in Middle Tennessee, Williamson County is south of Nashville, and Franklin is the county seat. Williamson County is an economically thriving suburb of Nashville with over 247,000 residents and over 40 corporate headquarters. The county also touts the highest high school graduation rate in the state.
Rutherford County
Ranked the #1 top growing county by population in the state of Tennessee, Rutherford County is located 30 miles southeast of Nashville on I-24 and is the largest suburb of Nashville. The county has recently enjoyed accolades including fastest growing mid-size city in the U.S., #3 Boomtown in America, Best Small City to Buy a Home, and Best Sports City — hosting multiple youth sports tournaments each year. Rutherford County was founded in 1803, and Murfreesboro is the county seat. The area is known for several Civil War battles that were fought here, specifically the Battle of Stones River.